THE GAMBIA, VISITING KUNTA KINTEH’S DESCENDANTS
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Kunta Kinteh, a rebellious slave, brought to America in 1767, is one of Gambia’s greatest heroes.  His life was described … Read More

[PHOTO REPORT] THE FIRST COLOR PICTURES OF FRANCE
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Colour photography was already well advanced in the late 19th century, but was prohibitively expensive. Around 1890 the Swiss company … Read More

HAPPY BIRTDAY SEXY EIFFEL TOWER
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The Eiffel Tower blows out 130 candles, metaphorically speaking, because as many years ago this typical Parisian icon has been … Read More

STONE TOWN, DOORS WITH A STORY
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In the narrow streets of 19th century Stone Town (Unesco world heritage) the doors are an attraction on their own. … Read More

THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, A WET DREAM
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Darwin did it with The Beagle, I discovered the Galapagos with The Athala, a small catamaran. The pioneers in 1535 … Read More

MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICA’S LATEST HOTSPOT
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Although Mozambique is peaceful since 1992, the country still has to cope with its warzone image. Despite having gotten through … Read More

BELLEVILLE, A ROUGH PEARL IN PARIS EASTERN PERIPHERY
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Belleville was just like its neighbour Montmartre a rural district with vineyards and windmills, where the French bourgeoisie enjoyed their … Read More

MONTMARTRE REVISITED
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On the Boulevard de Clichy were the absinthe-drinking bohemians of the Parisian Belle Époque once found inspiration and entertainment, you walk today … Read More

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